Brown University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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7,226
students enrolled
3,055
degrees and certificates a year
96%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$25,184
average net price a year
Tuition $65,656
$79,131
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$93,487
median earnings, 10 years after entry
65% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 18% | 538 |
| Computer & information sciences | 13% | 387 |
| Biological sciences | 11% | 333 |
| Engineering | 9% | 279 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 7% | 219 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 45 |
The job market around Brown University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Providence County, where the college is.
348
open professional jobs
36
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
5%
ask for AI skills
18 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Providence County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$78,204
median household income
Providence County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, computer & information sciences, biological sciences, which lead to research (9 open), programs (13 open), human resources (19 open), engineering (44 open), data & analytics (23 open), security (4 open).
Hiring most: Citizens Financial Group Inc/Ri (16), CVS HEALTH (15), Women and Infants Hospital (12), Gilbane (11), United Natural Foods (UNFI) (10), Amazon (7), Brightstar Lottery (7), PPL (7).
What they hire for: Operations (56), Finance (45), Engineering (44), Sales (33), Data & Analytics (23), Clinical (22). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Providence/Cranston Workforce Development Board, Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board.
- Providence American Job CenterProvidence · 401-680-5101 · M - Th 8:00am – 3:30pm; F - 10:00am-3:30pm
- Woonsocket American Job CenterWoonsocket · 401-235-1201 · M - Th 8:00am – 3:30pm; F - 10:00am-3:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Rhode Island
- Providence CollegeProvidence · 4,229 students
- Roger Williams UniversityBristol · 3,946 students
- Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence · 3,868 students
- Bryant UniversitySmithfield · 3,194 students
- Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence · 2,202 students
- Salve Regina UniversityNewport · 2,121 students
Common questions
- How big is Brown University?
- Brown University enrolls about 7,226 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Providence, Rhode Island. It awards about 3,055 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Brown University?
- 96% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Brown University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $79,131 six years after entry and $93,487 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Brown University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Brown University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Brown University?
- 348 open professional jobs are listed in Providence County, 36 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Citizens Financial Group Inc/Ri has the most openings.
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